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The Harley-Davidson X440, the maiden motorcycle to come out of the partnership between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson, has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom). With the Harley-Davidson X440, the country's largest two-wheeler manufacturer and the iconic American brand have entered the 440cc segment for the first time in India. The new bike will be manufactured at Hero MotoCorp's Neemrana factory.
The Harley-Davidson X440 is available in three variants -- Denim, Vivid and S. Below are the variant-wise Harley-Davidson X440 prices (ex-showroom).
- Harley-Davidson X440 Denim - Rs 2.29 lakh
- Harley-Davidson X440 Vivid - Rs 2.49 lakh
- Harley-Davidson X440 S - Rs 2.69 lakh
At the heart of the Harley-Davidson X440 is a 440cc, single-cylinder, 2-valve, oil-cooled petrol engine, which develops 27bhp of maximum power and 38Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The bike comes with an assist and slipper clutch as well.
The Harley-Davidson X440 has a wide and flat handlebar and a flat seat. It has an all-metal front fender, rear fender, fuel tank and side covers. The motorcycle also has a segment-first seamless fuel tank. At the front is an 18-inch wheel shod with a 100/90 tyre, while the rear has a 17-inch wheel with a 140/70 tyre. The braking duties are performed by a 320mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc. Also available is a dual-channel ABS.
The LED projector headlamp has a signature LED DRL. The taillamp is an LED unit. Even the turn indicators are LED units. There is a 3.5-inch instrument cluster with a TFT digital display. The screen has two display modes -- Day and Night. The 'Connect 2.0' feature gives over 25 notifications related to safety, security, vehicle health and driving report. There is also Bluetooth-enabled turn-by-turn navigation, call alerts and find my vehicle.
The accessory package includes a touring seat, back rest, bar end mirrors, bash plate, fog lamps, windscreen and saddle bags.
News credit: Hindustan Times